Before Trumpism in 2016, there was the revenge of Real America in 2018.

The satirical cult favorite set in 2018 envisioned the fact-free political and rhetorical lunacy of Trumpism. This wildly
imaginative tale of America gone willingly bonkers aspires, as Lewis Carroll in Alice In Wonderland so eloquently put it, to believe six impossible things at once: if not before breakfast then
certainly by supper.

What Reviewers are Saying

“Political satire fiction at its best…The Execution
Channel succeeds in dancing between science fiction, political commentary, and social satire.” Midwest Book Review

“With colorful characters so
ludicrous they could only be real, McCord’s satire of profit, politics, and capital punishment should be required reading.” Clarion
Review

“A brave new read...Satire is
scant these days, but Michael McCord’s 'The Execution Channel” is pulling up the slack.”The Keene Sentinel

Where can I Find Real America? Here's a Helpful Synopsis

Sometime in the not-so-distant future...

The birth of Real America is not without complications

What will readers encounter when exploring the subversive, satirical universe of Michael McCord's new novel The Execution Channel: A Political
Fable? First, they will travel to a magical future and discover the emerging new country of Real America, salute a new flag (see the book cover), and worship the Galtian
Imperatives, a faith-based economic religion which promises that extreme austerity and eliminating government will ensure “prosperity for all” though the exact details of the alchemy remain elusive.
Next, readers will find that John Galt, the fictional hero of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, has become the founding father icon of Real America and the Real American Party, the new
political force sweeping the land. Local militias do their patriotic duty and lead the privatization craze throughout Real America while employing a creative protection racket plan to fit every
business budget.

Finally, readers will behold the majesty of The Execution Channel – a televinet network that promotes a focus-group tested variety of live executions in football stadium settings. As foretold by
the Galtian Imperatives, The Execution Channel is hailed as a model of modern economic policy, an entertainment and Ponzi investment scheme bolt of genius that seamlessly merges massive private
sector profits and public sector bankruptcy.

Set in 2018 in a not-so United States of America, The Execution Channel: A Political Fable is a satire for our times and fantastical in its imaginative scope of
American political rhetoric and public policy run amok. McCord, an award-winning journalist and writer who lives in New Hampshire, offers fictional reportage with a provocative twist and more than a
few punch lines -- and with roots in the dysfunctional political headlines of today.

"The Execution Channel: A Political Fable gives a warning about where the state of
American politics may be heading, as well as a tongue-in-cheek, sometimes irreverent and eyebrow-raising peek at today's extremist headlines."

In the SoCal Liberty Territory of California, Penelope the Psychic is forced to be a confidential informant for Mr. Jones, the most feared security operator in
Real America.

The Execution Channel: A Political Fable is a satire in the tradition of Swift, Heller, Vonnegut, Orwell, Voltaire, and Marx (Groucho, that is). It will leave
readers wondering: Just how REAL is Real America?

Michael McCord, the former political editor and columnist for The Portsmouth (NH) Herald, is an award-winning journalist and writer. He covered his first presidential primary campaign in 1980
and has written for more than 40 publications, including the Boston Globe and Globe Magazine, on politics, economics, business, film, books, theatre, music, sports and education. Among many
endeavors, McCord interviewed Marilyn Monroe's largely unknown first husband and co-wrote the produced theatrical play “think twice before you think” about the life and writings of e.e.
cummnings.The Execution Channel: A Political Fable is his first published novel.

Back Cover

LAUGH AND BE VERY AFRAID

Variations of this ad ran on various national politcal blog sites.

Welcome to Paul

Ryan's Dreamland

By 2018, Tea Party pioneers rule Real America, an Ayn Randian utopia of government eliminated and moochers vanquished. What could
possibly go wrong? "With colorful characters so ludicrous they could only be real" (Clarion Review),
this fantastical satire of ideological lunacy run amok delivers a provocative punch.

PERSONAL: If you would like an autographed copy of the book for you or a special someone, contact Michael at
mmccord1@live.com.

GOOD COMPANY:Thanks to readers, the book cracked the Top 20 in the Kindle Store political humor
category (#8 for a brief time) right up there with Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, Dave Barry, P. J. O'Rourke and Glenn Beck (Glenn Beck and humor? Who Knew?).

READ: New Hampshire Business Review interview with your humble author aboutThe Execution Channel: A Political Fable. Clickhereto read all about
it.

FAQs: By popular demand, I answer questions from curious readers about the RA on the flag, the power of the Imbecile
Caucus or deciphering the mystery of the Galtian Imperatives. Go to this page to find
out more.

Get ready to laugh, and cry for America...Prepare to see the real American society through the eyes of a satirical author whose political comedy is a swipe at everyone trying to make today's
America very ungovernable...The hilarious edge of the narrative helped in making the read a lot more enjoyable than it would have been had there just been a doomsday undertone spewing forth from
McCord's pen. Assuredly, he got many things right in his book -- Nigerian author George Shadow.

It's fun and funny. It's clever. It's satire. It's prophetic. It's scary. Michael McCord has a really sharp eye and pen. You giggle early on into your read. Suddenly, you recognize these
characters and you start to squirm a little...We are flown to an alternate universe where there is little left of what a few of us can still remember as responsive and responsible American
government...McCord gets it. And in giving it to the reader in his very entertaining manner, we are uncomfortably reminded of how fatal the cost of our apathy can be. --Carol Selsberg, Maine

What if John Oliver of the Daily Show wrote the next five years or so of American history?...The role of the satire is to make you laugh (which The Execution Channel does on every
page) as well as distill the notion that many of us have after overdosing on recent news: You don't know whether to laugh, cry, or move to Latin America or Australia. --Bruce W.
Perry, Vermont author of "Ascent" and "Barbarous Coasts."

As a madhatter teapartying conservative it was a rough ride in some places. But the overall story should be looked at in context as a satire. Sometimes I would flip characters in my head and
recognize progressive heavyweights as the characters. It was ultimately a fun read and if you are a progressive, liberal, or whatever brand you want then it will have you rolling on the floor in
laughter. If you're a conservative do like I did, enjoy it as a fun read and bite your tongue in the appropriate places. “LONG LIVE JOHN GALT”! --Michael Carr, New
Hampshire

I enjoyed reading The Execution Channel. It's a real wake-up call, because it's not far fetched in today's world. Mike McCord has created a scenario that is at times funny and at other times
chilling. Being a political junkie, I liked it a lot and recommend to other political junkies. --Joan Jacobs, New Hampshire

What a wild ride! I found this parable scary and hilarious by turn. The scary part is when you listen to the news and hear it reflected in the book, or maybe it is the other way around.
Hilarious at some of the contemporary parallels to what is being said on TV today, that are actually being said by characters in the book. Great satire, even if it does cut to the bone a bit too
often and makes the reader squirm.-- Cyndy Chase, New Hampshire

The book is laugh out loud funny in places. At other times it seems to be an eerie predictor of what is just about to happen. It's so well done that political junkies from every state will be
able to identify which members of their legislatures might make up the Imbecile Caucus of the Mad Hatter Republicans in Real America, on both a state and national level. --Susan
Bruce, New Hampshire

See complete reader comments here. Tell me what you think about the book by sending me a comment or question message at
mmccord1@live.com, post a comment on the book's Facebook page or write a review on
the Amazon page. I will post all comments on the web site especially those from John Galt fans.